
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (1,414 Rentals)
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3333 Broadway

243 W 109th St 1W

56-62 W 125th St

The Matincote

145 Central Park N

340 Riverside Dr

Maple Court

La Celia

The Rennie
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370 Riverside Drive

The Savoy West

No Fee Rental 354 116th Street unit 2

Madison Park Apartments

219 W 139th St

Mount Morris Park West

455 Central Park W

2130 Third Avenue

2111 Third Avenue

42-44 W 120th St
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273 West 131st Street

227 E 111th St

Hamilton Lofts

419 E 116th Street

The Normandie

22 Mount Morris Park W

Luxor Apartments

2242 First Avenue

Morningside Gardens

Braender Condo
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Madison Plaza

2296 2nd Ave

70 W 139th St

The Style

236 West 122nd Street

1473 5th Avenue

SoHa 118

Rosa Parks Condominium

The Loyola

215 W 105th St
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155 W 126th St

116-118 W 112th St

The Park Central

6 W 130th St

878 W End Ave

273 Pleasant Avenue

504 W 135th St

444 Central Park

478 Central Park W

895 W End Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $3,257 | $2,300 | $3,995 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $2,200 | $6,660 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,413 | $2,758 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,428 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,579. 3333 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (H3) | 4BR,2BA | $1,579 |
| 3333 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| Third at Bankside | 1H | 1BR,1BA | $2,801 |
| 294 Convent Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,875 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| 1440 Amsterdam Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath * | 1BR,1BA | $3,596 |
| Columbus Square | Studio (E1C-801) | Studio,1BA | $3,635 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $4,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $2.73 price per square foot 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A Model at The Reserve starting at $4,152 with a $5.20 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| The Reserve | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A | 2BR,2BA | $5.20 |
| 77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th | 77 E 119th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| Avalon Morningside Park | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.96 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $6.07 |
| Third at Bankside | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| Columbus Square | One Bedroom (A1A-801) | 1BR,1BA | $9.20 |
| 3333 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $5.89 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown is at 3333 Broadway listed at $2,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $2,800 at 3333 Broadway.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is starting from $3,500 at 3333 Broadway.
What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2 St Nicholas Terrace and starts from $4,250.
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